Entries by BBC News

Why is this meningitis outbreak so explosive? /in /by

There have been 20 cases since the weekend in one small area of Kent - but this isn't the normal pattern, so what could have happened?

What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers? /in /by

Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here's why.

People don’t need to buy a meningitis vaccine, Streeting says /in /by

Vaccines are being offered to 5,000 students at the University of Kent, where there is a outbreak.

Mother ‘absolutely shocked’ to find daughter had meningitis /in /by

Khali Goodwin's daughter Keeleigh is recovering after being admitted to hospital with meningitis.

Scotland’s assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate /in /by

Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.

Scotland’s assisted dying bill rejected after emotional debate /in /by

Scotland would have become the first part of the UK to legalise the process had MSPs backed the proposals.

Judge blocks RFK Jr’s changes to US childhood vaccine schedule /in /by

Kennedy had slashed the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, sparking a backlash from health experts.

Judge blocks RFK Jr’s changes to US childhood vaccine schedule /in /by

Kennedy had slashed the number of recommended vaccines from 17 to 11, sparking a backlash from health experts.

Parents of teen who died in 2025 call for more government support /in /by

Helen and Lee Draper lost their daughter Megan to meningitis in October 2025.

Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers in UK and should they be offered it? /in /by

Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the strain that has caused the outbreak of cases in Kent.